verb🔗ShareTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake."The soldier was accused of deserting his post during the battle. "moralactionguiltlawmilitarywarinhumannegativesocietystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission."Anyone found deserting will be punished."militarywarnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading